Upon Michael Jordan’s return from injury during his second season in the NBA, Nike modified his Air Jordans with a visible heavy nylon and aluminum buckle customization and tension cord to aid in the stability of Jordan’s foot while playing.

Nike called its creation “Strap over Swoosh” internally and what was meant to help Jordan get back on the court became simultaneously the least-known Air Jordan model and, what turned out to be, the most expensive Air Jordan 1 model ever.

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